Will Vinton Tribute

Join us for an evening celebrating the work and creativity of Portland claymation icon Will Vinton. Featuring the Oscar-winning short CLOSED MONDAYS and his full length feature THE ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN.

CLOSED MONDAYS (1974) - 8 minutesAn old man wanders into an empty art museum where the gallery exhibits have a life of their own.

THE ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN (1985) - 86 minutesBased on elements from the stories of Mark Twain, this feature-length Claymation fantasy follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn as they stowaway aboard the interplanetary balloon captained by Twain.

100% of the proceeds from the screening will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Thanks to Hugh Tirrell, Executive Producer of THE ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN, for donating the film for this tribute screening. No Guest Passes or Member Guest Passes will be accept for this special event.